You have been the victim of a road accident and wish to start legal action against the perpetrator. This article explains what you can do.
Be responsive!
It is important to take legal and administrative action from the moment of the accident. If you are unable to do this, a relative can take care of it.
Take as many photos of the accident site as possible and collect evidence, it may be…
In Switzerland, you can drive with a blood alcohol level below 0.25 mg/L or 0.50 ‰.
There is a special limit for new drivers: If you are in possession of a trial license, there is zero tolerance for drinking and driving in the first 12 months after it is…
Penalties for speeding depend on the location of the offense and its seriousness.
Speed cameras record speeding and usually lead to a fine. If the excess is very high, the license is withdrawn and the offense can be entered in the criminal record.
The speed limits in…
General enquiries: Drinking and driving in Switzerland: what are the limits? What are the risks?
6 June 2022
Would you like to find out about the legal limits for drinking and driving in Switzerland? Read this article!
For all motor vehicles and boats (even pedal boats, yes!), the permitted alcohol level must be less than 0.25 mg/L or 0.5 ‰.
If this limit is exceeded, the individual who committed the offence is liable to administrative penalties (warning, fine, withdrawal of licence) or criminal…